Pregnancy, Childbirth & Children
Many women discover homeopathy for the first time during pregnancy. It is safe and gentle and the ideal form of healthcare both for the mother and for the baby. In an ideal world, both parents will be treated before conception to work towards the best possible health of their baby. This is especially helpful if previous pregnancies have been difficult or if there has been a history of miscarriage. Homeopathy also has a long history of treating infertility, particularly where there is no specific physical reason why the couple have been unable to conceive.
It is not uncommon to experience emotional concerns and fears at this time and homeopathic remedies can help ease these worries.
It is vital that both father and mother are in the best possible health, pre-conception. In order to achieve this, good nutrition is paramount. Nutritional Therapy can ensure that nutrient levels are as high as possible – important for a healthy pregnancy. A consultation will provide you with the knowledge to make sure that your diet is as healthy as possible – increasing the potential for a successful, healthy pregnancy. Obviously, there are nutrients that need to be increased at this time, and a specific supplement programme can be designed for you to meet those needs.
During pregnancy, there are remedies to help with the emotional and physical symptoms often experienced, including mood swings, nausea, oedema, haemorrhoids, anxiety and so on. There are also remedies to help with turning the baby to avoid a breech birth. During labour, again homeopathy can be enormously helpful, with symptoms such as fear, pain, exhaustion and ineffective contractions. They can work quickly and effectively, avoiding the need for mechanical intervention.
After delivery, again, homeopathy can help with bruising, soreness and the after effects of possible drug intervention. It can also promote healing of the perineum. Remedies can be used safely in breastfeeding and indeed be very useful in the event of mastitis.
Homeopathy can be effective with children from newborns onwards. In my experience, children respond quickly to homeopathic treatment, with both acute and constitutional treatment.